Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913 Anhinga · An·hin·ga · IPA /ænˈhɪŋɡə/ 01 n. An aquatic bird of the southern United States (Platus anhinga); the darter, or snakebird. 1. An aquatic bird of the southern United States (Platus anhinga); the darter, or snakebird.(Zool.)